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Borneo
BAW-nee-oh
Borneo (name) means a large island in Southeast Asia, shared between Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Example: “They trekked through the rainforests of Borneo to see orangutans in the wild.”
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A large island in Southeast Asia, shared between Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
"They trekked through the rainforests of Borneo to see orangutans in the wild."
How to use Borneo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name of a major island in Southeast Asia known for its rainforests and wildlife.
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Etymology
From Portuguese "Borneo," likely tracing back to a Sanskrit phrase meaning "island of Varuna" (a Hindu deity) — the same root as the name Brunei.
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What does “Borneo” mean?
The word “Borneo” means a large island in Southeast Asia, shared between Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia. In plain terms, the name of a major island in Southeast Asia known for its rainforests and wildlife.
How do you pronounce “Borneo”?
“Borneo” is pronounced BAW-nee-oh (/ˈbɔɹnioʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Borneo” in a sentence?
Here is “Borneo” used in a sentence: “They trekked through the rainforests of Borneo to see orangutans in the wild.”
What part of speech is “Borneo”?
“Borneo” is a name.
Where does the word “Borneo” come from?
The word “Borneo” comes from Portuguese. From Portuguese "Borneo," likely tracing back to a Sanskrit phrase meaning "island of Varuna" (a Hindu deity) — the same root as the name Brunei.
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